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1950s Movies

Cry Terror (1958)

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Cry Terror movie storyline. Paul Hoplin (Rod Steiger) is the mastermind of a crime to collect a $500,000 ransom, threatening to use an explosive device that Jim Molner (James Mason) designed. He and his gang are holding Molner, wife Joan (Inger Stevens) and young daughter Patty (Terry Ann Ross) hostage. FBI agents gather in New York with representatives of an airline. Hoplin has been sending anonymous notes, suggesting that a bomb will be planted on an aircraft.

1960s Movies

No Way to Treat a Lady (1968)

September 23, 2020January 9, 2023 - by greatmovies

No Way to Treat a Lady movie storyline. Christopher Gill is a psychotic killer who uses various disguises to trick and strangle his victims.

1950s Movies

Oklahoma! (1955)

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Just before Oklahoma became a new state, Laurey Williams notices that Curly, a handsome though shy ranch hand, has been acting strangely around her. Through some course of events, she and Curly soon realise the feelings they have for each other. Judd, a hired hand at Laurey’s home, also has feelings for her. Together, she and Curly have to do something to save their relationship and keep Judd from doing something terrible.

1970s Movies

The Amityville Horror (1979)

June 26, 2020February 13, 2023 - by greatmovies

Based on a true story that was claimed by writer Jay Anson, The Amityville Horror is about a large house on the coast of Long Island where newlyweds George and Kathy Lutz and their three children move into the house that they hope will be their dream house which ends up in terror.

1960s Movies

The Illustrated Man (1969)

June 16, 2020February 21, 2023 - by greatmovies

The Illustrated Man movie synopsis. Just as the original book is an anthology of science fiction stories, the Illustrated Man movie has a framing device to connect the fragmented story vignettes that are told. A young hobo falls in with an experienced traveler who at times frightens and entices him.

1960s Movies

No Way to Treat a Lady (1968)

June 9, 2020July 3, 2023 - by greatmovies

No Way to Treat a Lady storyline. Christopher Gill is a psychotic killer who uses various disguises to strangle his victims. Moe Brummel is a single and harassed New York City police detective.

1960s Movies

Doctor Zhivago (1965)

July 29, 2019July 20, 2023 - by greatmovies

Doctor Zhivago storyline. During Russian Revolution, Yuri Zhivago, is a young doctor who has been raised by his aunt and uncle. Yuri falls in love with Lara Guishar.

1960s Movies

In the Heat of the Night (1967)

July 28, 2019July 22, 2023 - by greatmovies

In the Heat of the Night movie storyline. An intense whodunit detective story thriller set in the little town of Sparta, Mississippi during a hot summer.

1950s Movies

On the Waterfront (1954)

July 27, 2019July 24, 2023 - by greatmovies

On the Waterfront is the authentic-looking, powerful film is concerned with the problems of trade unionism, corruption and racketeering.